Preschool Sports Coach - Part-Time

Amazing Athletes; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Amazing Athletes, Karate Zoo & Soccer Stars is hiring energetic, reliable coaches to work with kids ages 2-10. No experience? We train you from day one and offer a clear path to raises.

This year-round, part-time role has a light morning schedule (5-10 hours/week) and guaranteed pay for a minimum of 2 classes per morning. You will teach 25-30 minute classes at multiple schools, following our curriculum and ensuring a fun, safe, high-energy learning environment while coordinating with school

Qualifications

• Outgoing, energetic, and love working with kids.
• Dependable and professional with reliable transportation.
• Able to travel between multiple schools and manage small groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach 25-30 minute classes at preschools and recreation centers.
• Run structured activities that build motor skills and confidence.
• Follow the Amazing Athletes curriculum for age-appropriate lessons.
• Set up and clean up light equipment and prepare the space.
• Communicate clearly with management and school staff.
• Create a safe, engaging, high-energy environment.

Skills

Energetic

Great communicator

Reliable

Great with kids

Group leadership

Travel between schools

Job description

Start as a Junior Coach — Grow Into a Lead & Senior Coach

Please note: this is a year-round position. If you can only work seasonally, this role isn't the right fit.

Amazing Athletes, Karate Zoo & Soccer Stars is growing, and we're hiring energetic, positive, reliable coaches who love working with kids ages 2-10. No experience? No problem — we train you from day one and give you a clear path to raises.

If you want a light, mostly-mornings schedule (5-10 hours/week), tons of high-fives, and a job where you actually make a kid's day — keep reading.

Our coaches typically teach 2-4 classes per morning, each about 25-30 minutes long. You're guaranteed pay for a minimum of 2 classes per morning.

What the Schedule Looks Like

Every coach's schedule is a little different, but once your weekly classes are set, it stays very consistent. Most classes wrap up before noon (afternoon classes exist but are less common). A sample week might look like:

• Monday — School 1, 9:30am start, :3 classes
• Tuesday — School 2, 9:30am start, :2 classes
• Wednesday — School 3, 9:30am start, :2-3 classes
• Thursday — School 4, 9:30am start, :4 classes
• Friday — School 5, 9:30am start, :2 classes

(Sample only — your actual schedule may vary.) - Based on location, we try to keep coaches within 30 minutes of where they reside.

Pay Structure — Transparent & Growing

We pay per class with guaranteed raises as you grow. Classes are 25-30 minutes each.

• Junior Coach — $13/class (:$26/hr): Your first 6 months — shadowing, training, and solo teaching with regular check-ins. You'll learn the curriculum, build confidence, and gain experience. Usually after 2-3 weeks, you are teaching on your own but we do regular check ups with the school and pop in visits to ensure quality
• Lead Coach — $14/class (:$28/hr): Eligible after 6 months of strong performance. You'll run classes independently with reliable communication and solid classroom management.
• Senior Coach (highest level)— $15/class (:$30/hr): Eligible after 12 months of consistent, high-quality coaching. You'll take the lead on larger classes and special programming, and help train new junior coaches. (Must pass all evaluations.)

What You'll Do

• Teach 25-30 minute classes at preschools and recreation centers
• Run fun, structured activities that build motor skills and confidence
• Follow our age-appropriate Amazing Athletes curriculum
• Set up and clean up light equipment (we provide it)
• Communicate clearly with management and school staff
• Create a safe, engaging, high-energy environment

Who We're Looking For

• Outgoing, energetic, and love working with kids
• Dependable and professional
• Comfortable leading small groups
• Able to reliably travel between schools
• A great communicator
• Looking for a flexible, part-time schedule
• Are looking for a LONG TERM part-time position. Please do not apply if you are looking for seasonal work

Requirements

• Must be great with kids
• Must be able to pass PA clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, State Police)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 25-40 lbs of equipment
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must be energetic, positive, and coachable